Looking for suggestions on products and uses for various ground meats
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Looking for suggestions on products and uses for various ground meats
I have been buying a seasoned (bruschetta) ground chicken the last couple of months. Until tonight it had only been used in meat sauce for pasta or served in taco shells. Tonight I tried to make hamburgers with it. No way. It was so sticky out of the wrapper. I added bread crumbs and it didn’t make much difference. I ended up spraying oil on aluminum foil and cooking a single one pound burger and cutting it in quarters.
I occasionally buy ground turkey, pork, lamb and sausage. Mostly I make meatballs and patties.
looking for suggestions on products and uses.
I occasionally buy ground turkey, pork, lamb and sausage. Mostly I make meatballs and patties.
looking for suggestions on products and uses.
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What's the seasoning? I'd think that might limit it's use?
I've actually been successful using it for burgers - season and top with Asian flavors. I get a little water on my hands, form the patty and then put it in the refrigerator for at least 30 mins before plopping on the grill or pan. As gaobest said, they also make great dumplings. Mix with veggies and spices and wrap in some wonton sheets and bake. Also, look up recipes for white chicken chili, which uses ground chicken.
As for the other meats, ground pork can be used in much the same way as the chicken. Same for turkey, although we use it a lot in red pasta sauces too. Ground lamb makes great burgers, or shepherd's pie. For lamb burgers, look for a Mediterranean recipe -- think cumin, feta, red onion, etc. My wife doesn't like lamb, so a homemade lamb burger is a rare treat for me.
I've actually been successful using it for burgers - season and top with Asian flavors. I get a little water on my hands, form the patty and then put it in the refrigerator for at least 30 mins before plopping on the grill or pan. As gaobest said, they also make great dumplings. Mix with veggies and spices and wrap in some wonton sheets and bake. Also, look up recipes for white chicken chili, which uses ground chicken.
As for the other meats, ground pork can be used in much the same way as the chicken. Same for turkey, although we use it a lot in red pasta sauces too. Ground lamb makes great burgers, or shepherd's pie. For lamb burgers, look for a Mediterranean recipe -- think cumin, feta, red onion, etc. My wife doesn't like lamb, so a homemade lamb burger is a rare treat for me.
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I use half ground pork and half beef in my usual ragù for pasta. I also make a pork, fennel and aubergine gratin, which is sort of halfway between a lasagne and melanzane Parmigiana.
Ground Lamb for Moroccan / North African meatballs with couscous or bulgar wheat, usually cooked tagine style.
I don’t really cook with ground chicken or turkey, but I can see them taking Thai or Vietnamese flavours very well. Perhaps small chicken balls poached in a coconut broth?
Ground Venison can be used in the place of beef, it makes a lovely rich ragù. As can ground veal, although I tend to treat that more like pork.
Ground Lamb for Moroccan / North African meatballs with couscous or bulgar wheat, usually cooked tagine style.
I don’t really cook with ground chicken or turkey, but I can see them taking Thai or Vietnamese flavours very well. Perhaps small chicken balls poached in a coconut broth?
Ground Venison can be used in the place of beef, it makes a lovely rich ragù. As can ground veal, although I tend to treat that more like pork.
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I make kind of a stoup (combo stew & soup) with ground turkey, can of diced tomatoes, cannelini beans and chopped kale...healthy and hearty.
Meatloaf, chili, kabobs, lasagna, stuffed stuff (peppers, squash, etc), tacos, burritos, hamberder helper .....
I have never heard of seasoned ground chicken and especially not brushcetta. To me, brushcetta is a chopped tomato topping for crostini.
Meatloaf, chili, kabobs, lasagna, stuffed stuff (peppers, squash, etc), tacos, burritos, hamberder helper .....
I have never heard of seasoned ground chicken and especially not brushcetta. To me, brushcetta is a chopped tomato topping for crostini.
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Depending on what we have in the house, I'll use beef and pork in lasagna, meat sauces, etc. I use beef and lamb or veal for meatloaf and stuffed cabbage.
I use ground chicken and/or turkey for tacos and occasionally for lasagna or meat sauces.
I use ground chicken and/or turkey for tacos and occasionally for lasagna or meat sauces.
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I make kind of a stoup (combo stew & soup) with ground turkey, can of diced tomatoes, cannelini beans and chopped kale...healthy and hearty.
Meatloaf, chili, kabobs, lasagna, stuffed stuff (peppers, squash, etc), tacos, burritos, hamberder helper .....
I have never heard of seasoned ground chicken and especially not brushcetta. To me, brushcetta is a chopped tomato topping for crostini.
Meatloaf, chili, kabobs, lasagna, stuffed stuff (peppers, squash, etc), tacos, burritos, hamberder helper .....
I have never heard of seasoned ground chicken and especially not brushcetta. To me, brushcetta is a chopped tomato topping for crostini.
i think the other flavor, sweet Thai would be fun for dumplings.
i make a stoup similar to yours but I hate kale so use cabbage.
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This meatloaf recipe from 72 Market Street in Venice, Ca has been my go-to-meatloaf recipe for so many years. You can modify some of the ingredients. Also, I never make the gravy. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-...048-story.html
I leave out the green onion and green pepper. Also substitute plain yogurt for cream.
I leave out the green onion and green pepper. Also substitute plain yogurt for cream.
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This meatloaf recipe from 72 Market Street in Venice, Ca has been my go-to-meatloaf recipe for so many years. You can modify some of the ingredients. Also, I never make the gravy. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-...048-story.html
I leave out the green onion and green pepper. Also substitute plain yogurt for cream.
I leave out the green onion and green pepper. Also substitute plain yogurt for cream.